Kenobi: Star Wars Legends

By: John Jackson Miller

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Republic has fallen. Sith Lords rule the galaxy. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has lost everything . . . everything but hope.

Tatooine—a harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding Tusken Raiders. A backwater planet on the edge of civilized space. And an unlikely place to find a Jedi Master in hiding, or an orphaned infant boy on whose tiny shoulders rests the future of a galaxy.

Known to locals only as “Ben,” the bearded and robed offworlder is an enigmatic stranger who keeps to himself, shares nothing of his past, and goes to great pains to remain an outsider. But as tensions escalate between the farmers and a tribe of Sand People led by a ruthless war chief, Ben finds himself drawn into the fight, endangering the very mission that brought him to Tatooine.

Ben—Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, traitor to the Empire, and protector of the galaxy’s last hope—can no more turn his back on evil than he can reject his Jedi training. And when blood is unjustly spilled, innocent lives threatened, and a ruthless opponent unmasked, Ben has no choice but to call on the wisdom of the Jedi—and the formidable power of the Force—in his never-ending fight for justice.

©2013 John Jackson Miller (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Buy this book right now. . . . [This novel] manages to explore the depths of Ben Kenobi but still maintains the aura of mystery around his character.” (Tosche Station)

“Brilliant . . . This is Star Wars fiction at its absolute best.” (Examiner)

The Virginian in Star Wars

A great Western with characters that you care about. You really feel for Obi Wan as he adjusts to his new life, especially seeing we know know his past and future.

Great!

Excellent story and voice chatacterizations. This was as good as a play or movie being acted out just for the listener.

Loved following my favorite character into this unknown section of the timeline of Star Wars!

Moved pretty slowly at times, but I loved the character development and the characters. Great conclusion!! Interesting to hear the insights into Kenobi’s struggles after going into hiding.

Exciting storyline, perfect for one Obi Wan Kanobi

I would have thought this was the basis of upcoming series, but it was written a few years back .Great storyline with the hero being Obi-Wan Kenoni. Narrator even sounds like him.

Simply amazing

Wow this is by far the best Star Wars novel I’ve listen too. The guy reading sounds like Ewan McGregor.

A cozy tale of the heart :)

Great story telling and another wonderful narration by Jonathan Davis. This tale is not as action packed as some SW novels but i found myself getting very connected to the characters within. Don't get me wrong there definitely exists a bit of action but its more sprinkled through out. This novel also displays how strong in the force Obi-Wan truly was after he....

Great Story

I love to hear back story on the characters. The reader really added depth.

Fantastic.

Great story. I can see the pictures from the words of the story teller. Great voice.

what the show should be like

super entertaining not the grand story that he usually is a part of but enough to affect his mission. cool to see tge tuskens side too.

AMAZING...

So many things to think about. A real rollercoaster of emotions. I had a blast reading and listening to both the book which I own and the audio book during my free time and on my break time. there were heartbreaking moments I had to pause and funny moments I had to laugh.